MTBE is known to ungergo photochemical transformations in the atmosphere (gas ph
ID: 930110 • Letter: M
Question
MTBE is known to ungergo photochemical transformations in the atmosphere (gas phase) resulting in the formation of tert-butyl formate (TBF).
How will the folloing physical/chemical properties of pure MTBE compare with those of pure TBF? Fill in the black for each property (<,>,~) and concisely justify your answer.
1. boiling point MTBE______TBF
2. Vapor pressure MTBE______TBF
3. Aqueous solubility MTBE______TBF
4. Kioc MTBE______TBF
5. susceptibility to removl from the atmosphere by rain MTBE______TBF
Explanation / Answer
1) Less
2) High
3) High
4) Less
5) Less